Vision Itinerant - Position

District Wide; Rantoul (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An Illinois school district is seeking a Full-Time Visual Impaired Itinerant Teacher. The role involves providing diagnostic and instructional services to students with visual impairments. Qualified candidates should have a working knowledge of Braille and a Special Education Certificate. Responsibilities include developing IEPs, providing instruction, and collaborating with staff. Interested candidates can expect professional support and a commitment to student growth in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Braille and the teaching of Braille.
• Willingness to serve other districts upon request and schedule availability.
• Experience in assessing functional vision through testing and observation.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic, instructional, and consultative services to students with visual impairments.
• Develop and implement IEP goals/objectives in conjunction with the IEP team.
• Train teachers on needed classroom modifications.

Skills

Working knowledge of Braille

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Strong oral and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Utilize technology

Education

Standard Special Education Certificate for ages 3-21

Job description

Vision Itinerant - Position

Rantoul City School District 137 District Wide - Rantoul, Illinois

Job Details

Job ID: 4030549

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 01, 2022 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Why choose RCS? Here are three reasons, just to get started...

• Our Students. Once you meet them, you will love them!
• Small Classes. We pride ourselves on our very small class sizes (15-20 per class)
• Professional Support. Our schools have Instructional Coaches, Tec Integration Specialists, Reading and Math Specialists, Counselors and Social Workers all to support you and your students.

District, Salary & Benefit Information

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Special Education and Building Principal, the Visual Impaired Itinerant. Teacher provides diagnostic, instructional, and consultative services to students ages 3-21 with an identified visual impairment.

General Qualifications:
Working knowledge of Braille and the teaching of Braille
Willingness to serve other districts upon request and schedule availability
Standard Special Education Certificate for ages 3-21, with endorsement in

Specific Duties include, but not limited to the following:

• Develop and maintain rapport and interpersonal relations with students, teachers, parents, administrators, and other school personnel.
• Maintain professional appearance and poise.
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Be accessible to teachers, administrators, and parents.
• Demonstrate ability to respect differing opinions, accept constructive criticism, and handle conflict.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
• Utilize technology as required.
• Demonstrate organizational skills.
• Maintain regular attendance and arrive promptly according to schedule.
• Comply with timelines for evaluations, reports, and other assigned tasks.
• Identify needs for professional growth and engage in professional growth activities.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Report questions/concerns to immediate supervisor.
• Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal health, safety, education, and related rules and regulations.
• Assess functional vision through testing, observation, consultation, and reading of ophthalmologist or optometrist’s reports.
• Participate in educational staffings concerning individual students.
• Develop and implement IEP goals/objectives in conjunction with the IEP team.
• Provide instruction to visually impaired students as stated on IEP.
• Identify the needs of students with visual impairments and monitor/consult / provide direct instruction to the students in the least restrictive environment.
• Order, adapt, create and utilize all instructional curricular materials necessary and procure and correctly utilize adaptive equipment for meeting the full academic potential of those children with visual impairments in the regular classroom.
• Provide consultation to school personnel concerning the student’s functional vision.
• Train teachers on needed classroom modifications, and how to utilize adapted materials and equipment.
• Provide support and assistance with parent education and understanding of student’s visual problems.
• Maintain appropriate records and service log.
• Attend staff meetings and professional meetings.
• Perform duties as assigned.

Teaching Framework Responsibilities: Adapted from the Framework for Teaching. Charlotte Danielson.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Special Education > Visually Impaired

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Allison Didier , Special Education Director
• Central Office
• Email: [e-mail]